PCB Assembler

Job Title: PCB Assembler Location: Gosport Contract: PAYE Contract Rate: £14.50-£16 per hour PAYE + holiday pay (£20-21/hour umbrella) About the Company Our client is a leading Defence & Security manufacturer specialising in high‑quality electronic assemblies for mission‑critical systems. They operate in a low‑to‑medium volume environment where precision, compliance and right‑first‑time performance are essential. What You'll Be Doing As a Production Technician - PCB, you'll assemble PCBs, wiring and harnesses to rigorous industry standards, supporting high‑reliability defence electronics. Working from detailed drawings and instructions, you'll deliver consistent, accurate builds in a clean, process‑driven environment. Key Responsibilities Assemble PCBs, cables, wiring and harnesses to defined quality standards Interpret technical drawings, build documentation and work instructions Follow routing, inspection and quality control procedures Maintain compliance with Health & Safety policies Support 5S and Lean improvement activities Produce consistent, high‑quality, right‑first‑time work What You'll Need to Succeed Essential: Experience in PCB or electronic assembly Strong quality and safety awareness in a regulated manufacturing environment Ability to work to IPC Class 3 standardsHigh attention to detail and a methodical approach Confident communication and team‑working skillsDesirable: IPC or J‑STD certifications Experience within Defence, Aerospace or similar sectors What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate + matched pension + Flexible holiday scheme Life assurance, EAP + health plan + Corporate discounts & cycle‑to‑work scheme Early finish every Friday (1pm) Training, development and structured progression Work with cutting‑edge defence technology Employer committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident standards Why Apply? If you're a skilled Assembler with a passion for high‑precision electronics, this role offers a stable contract, great benefits and the chance to work on meaningful defence technology